3 men in Grafton kayak incident rescued after being trapped on island

Authorities rescued three men in their early twenties who were trapped on an island in Lime Kiln Park after their kayak capsized due to strong currents in the Milwaukee River.

Authorities rescued three men in their early twenties who were trapped on an island in Lime Kiln Park after their kayak capsized due to strong currents in the Milwaukee River. (Video Credit: YouTube: zackaroni000).

Photo: Village of Grafton Fire Department

Village of Grafton Fire Department

Photo: Village of Grafton Fire Department

Village of Grafton Fire Department

GRAFTON -- Authorities rescued three men in their early twenties who were trapped on an island in Lime Kiln Park after their kayak capsized due to strong currents in the Milwaukee River.

It happened Sunday just before 6 p.m.

The three men were in the water with one kayak and one canoe and thought they could handle the strong currents. However, a half-mile into their journey, the strong currents took their devices under.

The recent rains had left the river high and fast for the group out on Mother’s Day. A 911 call said the kayak had capsized and three men were stuck on an island in the river.

“They underestimated the current when they put the canoe and kayak in,” said Grafton Fire Chief William Rice. “And that eventually created the loss of control which made them become stranded.”